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Can I use super-unleaded fuel in my Volvo 850? 20 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just acquired a K reg Volvo 850 GLT with just 25,000 fully-documented miles on the clock. Is it okay to use super-unleaded fuel in this car? Also,... -
Extended warranty won't pay for fuel pump failure - what can I do? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My second hand Ford Mondeo has suffered a digital fuel pump failure, which has ruined the injectors. I bought the car from a dealer in September and paid... -
Which Polo-sized car offers better fuel economy? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently runs a 2004 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 Twist. Her annual mileage is about 3000 - 4000 made up of fairly short journeys of up to 20 miles. She... -
Should I run my 1971 MG MGB on premium petrol? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1971 MG MGB roadster, bought recently as a retirement present. I’ve wanted one for 50 years and I’m delighted, but I don’t know whether I should... -
Corsa 1.3 CDTi with intermittent starting fault 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi five weeks ago from used car dealer. From the moment I got the car, it has had intermittent starting problems.... -
Is the BMW Sport Steptronic's fuel economy as good as is claimed? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
BMW 320d Sport Steptronic - is the fuel economy as good as they say? I'm looking at one tomorrow. -
Leak house 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an intermittent fuel leak from the main fuel pump of my 1997 Mercedes W124 E220 Convertible. It will stay sealed, then suddenly start leaking again,... -
Brand new car broken down and no fault found 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Brand new car delivered in October, chosen because of unsurpassed reliability record on warranty direct and JD Power data. Driven towards the Alps,... -
What are these Mondeo fault codes? 17 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Engine fault codes P0251, P1211, P2288 showed up when my Mondeo diesel 2.0TDCI cut out a couple of months ago, three times within a mile after I had left... -
FIAT of imagination 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I would like to make you aware of a strange situation. We recently purchased a FIAT 500 TwinAir. We get between 30mpg to 35mpg. My wife runs a 2006 Ford... -
How can I solve the issue of corroded fuel pipes? 9 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Lexus RX450h. Two years ago I had an advisory on the MoT that the rear nearside fuel pipes were corroded. I wire brushed them down and painted... -
Will off-road tyres mean increased fuel consumption? 9 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Navara currently fitted with road tyres however I'm considering replacing them with off road tyres as some of my work takes me off road... -
Can you recommend a cheap used car? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a five-year-old Kia Venga petrol. The best I get from this car is 44mpg. So, with fuel prices increasing, I am looking to swap my car for something... -
Why is the fuel economy in my Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost so much worse than official figures? 11 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2013 Ford Focus Estate 1.0-litre EcoBoost Titanium. It is giving me about 33mpg, when the advert for urban driving says it should be... -
Why is the fuel economy so poor in our Toyota Verso diesel? 26 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife drives a 2011 Toyota Verso 2.0 D4D with 60k miles on the clock. My wife drives mainly short journeys of 10 miles with a couple of longer motorway... -
Which fuel is best for the Mazda MX-5? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having followed your advice, I this week purchased a 2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech RC six-speed, which I am very happy with. The manual states to run... -
Why is my fuel economy so poor? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Peugeot 308 four months ago and have clocked up 1000 miles. My average fuel consumption has been 33mpg at an average speed of 20mph. Is this... -
My daughter put petrol in her Audi A3 TDI - should the fuel tank be flushed? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter, having recently exchanged her car for an Audi A3 2.0 TDI, made the mistake of filling the car with petrol. The car was taken as instructed... -
What's causing my Volvo S80 to emit black smoke? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Volvo S80 D5, but the car has been emitting a lot of black smoke after warm up. I’ve replaced the pipes on the engine, swapped the EGR valve... -
My Mazda3 has erratic diesel consumption? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Mazda 3, 2.2 diesel 185 bhp Sport can return 60 mpg on an extra-urban round trip of say 10 miles or so but should i make a few stops on the way,...
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